The Gullah Tribute Luncheon, sponsored by FedEx, will recognize the Gullah culture that began with the arrival of African slaves to the Sea Islands of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Coming from different regions of Africa, they brought with them their language, cultures, traditions and cuisines, and these creolized into one form known as Gullah, which has been integral to the Lowcountry ever since. During the luncheon, the best local and regional Gullah cooks will partner with national chefs to create a menu that pays homage to traditional Gullah fare. Guests will have the opportunity to taste and learn about this cuisine from the cooks themselves, while enjoying Southern-style cocktails and beverages, live entertainers and more.


Featured Local Chefs + Personalities:
William Baldwin, Novelist & Historian
Jonathan Green, Artist
Charlotte Jenkins, Gullah Cuisine, Charleston, SC
Martha Lou, Martha Lou’s Kitchen, Charleston, SC
April Mazick, Joe’s Catering, McClellanville, SC
Kevin Mitchell, Culinary Institute of Charleston, Charleston SC
Alluette Jones-Smalls, Alluette’s Jazz Café, Charleston, SC
Mary Ravenell, Huger’s, Charleston, SC


Water provided by FIJI Water

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